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Weekend Energy
This week San Diegans can attend a native seed plant painting party, learn rollerskating for free and watch the annually compiled, best internet cat videos. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but
Arts & Culture
FilAm CreatorCon hosted a mini-con pop-up at Pizza Kaiju in Barrio Logan to highlight Filipino American creators and artists who might not have the chance to exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Filipino creatives lined the walls of a Barrio
Comic-Con
While we can't sneak you into Hall H, we have rounded up plenty of events happening outside the conference center that you can check out to join in the fun this week. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used
Arts & Culture
The festival returned to Imperial Avenue, bringing together longtime residents, local businesses and newcomers looking to build community. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey People danced, children laughed on nearby swings and Kahlil Nash shredded on his guitar, channeling the energy of the late musician Prince, as
LGBTQ+
Liberty Station’s chapel turned into a runway on Friday to celebrate San Diego Black Pride Weekend. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Performers hit sharp vogue poses, audience members leapt out of their chairs in excitement and judges held up 10s with their hands to give maximum
LGBTQ+
A San Diego sober bar offers a zero proof drag brunch experience catering to those who identify as sober, LGBTQ+ and “sober queerious.” Photo Essay by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey As sunshine lit up a packed bar, five local drag artists stunted around velvet chairs and moody
Music
The Central Library screened “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” for the first time in San Diego as part of its “More Than Rhythm” series about Black music. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey A blend of kick drums and synthesizers filled the Central Library’s Neil
Juneteenth
From festivals and surfing to live music and culinary events, there are many options for commemorating the 161st anniversary of the end of slavery this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diegans are preparing for Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of most forms
Arts & Culture
Generations of Filipino Americans emphasized the importance of preserving traditions through arts, language and culture. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Miniature Philippine flags hung across the ceiling of South West Lodge in National City as a crowd of around 100 people wearing intricately embroidered traditional Filipino attire
Music
The house party was one of the latest in a string of shows protesting Ticketmaster and Live Nation amid soaring ticket prices. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s 6 p.m. on a Sunday when you find out The All-American Rejects are looking for
AANHPI
From festivals to K-Pop dance workshops and crafting opportunities, May is a time to embrace San Diego’s AANHPI communities. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers and websites, but humans
Education
After years of exclusion, San Diego organizers are advocating for students to learn Lao history in ethnic studies classes. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey For decades, Lao history has remained largely absent from California classrooms, a gap community advocates say has left generations of students without